Author Archives: joey

People, Ugh

Posted on June 20, 2013 by joey

Back in 1990-?somethin, I bought my first car. I paid about $10k for it. It was initially more and I negotiated, as well as trading my old clunker in with $500 from my mother. I was satisfied with the price, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged Drew, home, manners, MIL, money, MYOB, real estate | 9 Comments

Don’t Be Shitty when You Can Be Shiny — Two Blog Awards

Posted on June 20, 2013 by joey

You could say the sun shines out of my ass… But it doesn’t. I’m just doing one post to accept two awards, because I’m kinda lazy, and also, because I don’t think my readers enjoy award acceptance blogs. Unless the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Beefy, blog award, Sunshine, Unshitty | 7 Comments

Liquid Courage? Liquid Everything!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by joey

I have a lot of blogging to do. I’ve got awards to accept, and things to tell you, but I’ve been too overwhelmed to sit down and write. Initially, I was too busy being irked, pissy, frustrated, and doing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged anxiety disorder, Beauty Queen, cocktails, dog, Drew, happiness, insomnia, marriage, Moo, moving | 11 Comments

Random Monday Sure was Dandy

Posted on June 11, 2013 by joey

Confession: I am so happy not to be in Georgia to be “home,” that every day, when I go outside, I’m overcome with beauty and gratitude. I often find myself humming to the tune of my earworm, “This is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged birds, Dancing Ann, downtown Indy, food, gratitude, Guinness, Mr. Hill, nature, The Mister | 3 Comments

Omagosh! Is that a Purple Paisley Shirt?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by joey

One of the great things about being back in the city? Great Big Goodwill Stores! Like most people, I started shopping at Goodwill long before Macklemore told us it was fucking awesome. … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Beauty Queen, Drew, Goodwill, kids, poppin tags, Sassy, shopping, starbucks, The Mister | 5 Comments

It’s Called Swate Tay

Posted on June 7, 2013 by joey

I learned how to make swate tay from Beauty Queen, who is a real Southerner. I know other Southerners make their sweet tea differently, but they’ll need to write that shit on their own blogs. In the South, you can find … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged Beauty Queen, sweet tea recipe | 15 Comments

Feminism is All About Who’s Makin the Sandwiches, Right?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by joey

As I said here, my marriage is sexist. I don’t know why it’s sexist. I don’t think we’re sexist. Perhaps it’s better labeled ‘traditional.’ Only, I don’t think we’re terribly traditional. By popular opinion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged feminism, gender roles, happiness, home, jobs, marriage, partnership, The Mister | 26 Comments

Sunday Worship

Posted on May 26, 2013 by joey

Last week, my mother wrote, “Here I am at my favorite Church on Sunday. The Church of Golf. The Legends Golf & Country Club. Life is good. Thank you Lord.” Am … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Busytown, church, Drew, Game of Thrones, golf, ice cream, racing, RIchard Scarry | 6 Comments

Greetings and Salutations

Posted on May 20, 2013 by joey

The other day, I walked into the Home Depot, and the door greeter was all, “Good morning! How are you?” I smiled and said, “It’s just another day, so I’m good, thanks! How’re you?” She shouted out, “You should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | 14 Comments

Thank You for Thinking I’m Leibster Enough

Posted on May 20, 2013 by joey

LindaGHill from Get on my plate! has nominated me for The Leibster Award, woot! Thank you Ma’am! The Rules for The Liebster Blog Award are as follows: List 11 random facts about you. Answer the … Continue reading →